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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,095.44 and 584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,095.44 and 584.54 is: 805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,095.44 = 584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,095.44 = 584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,095.44 × 584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 640,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,328.50/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.91

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