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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,102.04 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,102.04 and 545.43 is: 753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,102.04 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,102.04 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,102.04 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 601,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,085.68/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.32

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