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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.79, 1,097.43 and 546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.79, 1,097.43 and 546.93 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.79 : 1,097.43 = 546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.79/1,097.43 = 546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.79x = 1,097.43 × 546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.79x = 600,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,217.39/794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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