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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,094.82 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,094.82 and 544.61 is: 751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,094.82 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,094.82 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,094.82 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 596,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,244.45/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.24

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