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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.79, 1,098.81 and 547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.79, 1,098.81 and 547.93 is: 756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.79 : 1,098.81 = 547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.79/1,098.81 = 547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.79x = 1,098.81 × 547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.79x = 602,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,070.96/795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.57

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