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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,095.30 and 545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,095.30 and 545.48 is: 752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,095.30 = 545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,095.30 = 545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,095.30 × 545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 597,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,464.24/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.36

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