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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.64, 1,095.26 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.64, 1,095.26 and 545.52 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.64 : 1,095.26 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.64/1,095.26 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.64x = 1,095.26 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.64x = 597,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,483.51/794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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