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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.92, 1,100.66 and 544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.92, 1,100.66 and 544.43 is: 751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.92 : 1,100.66 = 544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.92/1,100.66 = 544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.92x = 1,100.66 × 544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.92x = 599,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,224.10/796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.93

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