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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,100.49 and 548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,100.49 and 548.86 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,100.49 = 548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,100.49 = 548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,100.49 × 548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 604,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,014.94/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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