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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.77, 1,100.05 and 545.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.77, 1,100.05 and 545.00 is: 752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.77 : 1,100.05 = 545.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.77/1,100.05 = 545.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.77x = 1,100.05 × 545.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.77x = 599,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,520.39/796.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.44

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