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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,101.06 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,101.06 and 549.09 is: 758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,101.06 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,101.06 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,101.06 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 604,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,581.04/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.02

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