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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.08, 1,099.99 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.08, 1,099.99 and 548.97 is: 756.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.08 : 1,099.99 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.08/1,099.99 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.08x = 1,099.99 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.08x = 603,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,864.26/798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.64

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