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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.74, 1,101.11 and 549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.74, 1,101.11 and 549.67 is: 758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.74 : 1,101.11 = 549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.74/1,101.11 = 549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.74x = 1,101.11 × 549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.74x = 605,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,247.13/797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.70

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