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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.89, 1,098.36 and 547.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.89, 1,098.36 and 547.77 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.89 : 1,098.36 = 547.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.89/1,098.36 = 547.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.89x = 1,098.36 × 547.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.89x = 601,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,648.66/796.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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