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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.67, 1,095.48 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.67, 1,095.48 and 545.14 is: 752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.67 : 1,095.48 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.67/1,095.48 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.67x = 1,095.48 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.67x = 597,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,189.97/793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.44

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