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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.28, 1,095.87 and 545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.28, 1,095.87 and 545.88 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.28 : 1,095.87 = 545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.28/1,095.87 = 545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.28x = 1,095.87 × 545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.28x = 598,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,213.52/794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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