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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.02, 1,095.64 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.02, 1,095.64 and 545.96 is: 753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.02 : 1,095.64 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.02/1,095.64 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.02x = 1,095.64 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.02x = 598,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,175.61/794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.35

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