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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,100.04 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,100.04 and 548.75 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,100.04 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,100.04 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,100.04 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 603,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,646.95/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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