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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,101.76 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,101.76 and 549.52 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,101.76 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,101.76 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,101.76 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 605,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,439.16/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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