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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,093.23 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,093.23 and 544.86 is: 750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,093.23 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,093.23 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,093.23 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 595,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,657.30/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.13

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