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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,101.57 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,101.57 and 549.11 is: 758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,101.57 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,101.57 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,101.57 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 604,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,883.10/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.12

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