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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,100.44 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,100.44 and 548.84 is: 756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,100.44 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,100.44 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,100.44 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 603,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,965.49/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.92

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