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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,098.18 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,098.18 and 547.16 is: 755.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,098.18 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,098.18 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,098.18 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 600,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,874.68/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.63

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