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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,095.54 and 528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,095.54 and 528.82 is: 729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,095.54 = 528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,095.54 = 528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,095.54 × 528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 579,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,343.46/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.23

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