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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.90, 1,098.84 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.90, 1,098.84 and 547.14 is: 755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.90 : 1,098.84 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.90/1,098.84 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.90x = 1,098.84 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.90x = 601,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,219.32/795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.40

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