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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.58, 1,094.09 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.58, 1,094.09 and 544.46 is: 750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.58 : 1,094.09 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.58/1,094.09 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.58x = 1,094.09 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.58x = 595,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,692.34/793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.64

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