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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.15, 1,101.09 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.15, 1,101.09 and 549.81 is: 758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.15 : 1,101.09 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.15/1,101.09 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.15x = 1,101.09 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.15x = 605,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,390.29/798.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.49

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