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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.68, 1,097 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.68, 1,097 and 545.92 is: 753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.68 : 1,097 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.68/1,097 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.68x = 1,097 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.68x = 598,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,874.24/794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.60

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