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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.79, 1,101.22 and 545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.79, 1,101.22 and 545.87 is: 753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.79 : 1,101.22 = 545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.79/1,101.22 = 545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.79x = 1,101.22 × 545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.79x = 601,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,121.24/797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.48

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