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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,098.18 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,098.18 and 547.92 is: 755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,098.18 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,098.18 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,098.18 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 601,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,714.79/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.62

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