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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,096.50 and 545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,096.50 and 545.38 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,096.50 = 545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,096.50 = 545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,096.50 × 545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 598,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,009.17/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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