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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.15, 1,102.47 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.15, 1,102.47 and 550.81 is: 759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.15 : 1,102.47 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.15/1,102.47 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.15x = 1,102.47 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.15x = 607,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,251.50/799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.87

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