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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.65, 1,100.41 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.65, 1,100.41 and 549.30 is: 757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.65 : 1,100.41 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.65/1,100.41 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.65x = 1,100.41 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.65x = 604,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,455.21/797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.80

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