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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.91, 1,095.92 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.91, 1,095.92 and 546.14 is: 752.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.91 : 1,095.92 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.91/1,095.92 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.91x = 1,095.92 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.91x = 598,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,517.54/794.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.94

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