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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.61, 1,095.72 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.61, 1,095.72 and 546.29 is: 753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.61 : 1,095.72 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.61/1,095.72 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.61x = 1,095.72 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.61x = 598,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,580.88/794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.30

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