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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,101.80 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,101.80 and 550.48 is: 759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,101.80 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,101.80 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,101.80 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 606,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,518.86/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.06

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