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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.49, 1,097.82 and 546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.49, 1,097.82 and 546.72 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.49 : 1,097.82 = 546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.49/1,097.82 = 546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.49x = 1,097.82 × 546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.49x = 600,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,196.03/795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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