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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,103.77 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,103.77 and 549.96 is: 759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,103.77 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,103.77 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,103.77 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 607,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,033.66/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.66

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