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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,097.01 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,097.01 and 546.68 is: 754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,097.01 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,097.01 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,097.01 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 599,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,716.17/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.09

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