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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.92, 1,099.06 and 547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.92, 1,099.06 and 547.84 is: 755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.92 : 1,099.06 = 547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.92/1,099.06 = 547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.92x = 1,099.06 × 547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.92x = 602,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,109.03/796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.55

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