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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,096.16 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,096.16 and 545.96 is: 752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,096.16 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,096.16 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,096.16 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 598,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,459.52/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.70

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