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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.81, 1,095.32 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.81, 1,095.32 and 545.94 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.81 : 1,095.32 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.81/1,095.32 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.81x = 1,095.32 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.81x = 597,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,980.37/794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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