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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.65, 1,099.04 and 548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.65, 1,099.04 and 548.30 is: 756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.65 : 1,099.04 = 548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.65/1,099.04 = 548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.65x = 1,099.04 × 548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.65x = 602,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,595.40/796.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.41

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