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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,094.48 and 544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,094.48 and 544.48 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,094.48 = 544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,094.48 = 544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,094.48 × 544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 595,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,922.47/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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