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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.73, 1,102.84 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.73, 1,102.84 and 550.58 is: 760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.73 : 1,102.84 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.73/1,102.84 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.73x = 1,102.84 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.73x = 607,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,194.76/798.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.20

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