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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.50, 1,095.75 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.50, 1,095.75 and 545.42 is: 752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.50 : 1,095.75 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.50/1,095.75 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.50x = 1,095.75 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.50x = 597,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,646.70/794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.23

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