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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,101.10 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,101.10 and 549.80 is: 758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,101.10 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,101.10 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,101.10 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 605,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,384.78/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.48

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