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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.02, 1,095.28 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.02, 1,095.28 and 545.42 is: 752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.02 : 1,095.28 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.02/1,095.28 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.02x = 1,095.28 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.02x = 597,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,387.62/794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.36

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