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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,095.40 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,095.40 and 558.18 is: 769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,095.40 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,095.40 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,095.40 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 611,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,430.37/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.54

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