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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.07, 1,094.61 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.07, 1,094.61 and 545.86 is: 751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.07 : 1,094.61 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.07/1,094.61 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.07x = 1,094.61 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.07x = 597,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,503.81/795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.51

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