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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.69, 1,095.81 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.69, 1,095.81 and 544.88 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.69 : 1,095.81 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.69/1,095.81 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.69x = 1,095.81 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.69x = 597,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,084.95/793.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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