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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.42, 1,096.58 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.42, 1,096.58 and 545.75 is: 753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.42 : 1,096.58 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.42/1,096.58 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.42x = 1,096.58 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.42x = 598,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,455.81/794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.32

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