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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.83, 1,095.82 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.83, 1,095.82 and 545.72 is: 752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.83 : 1,095.82 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.83/1,095.82 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.83x = 1,095.82 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.83x = 598,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,002.68/794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.37

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