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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,102.43 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,102.43 and 547.12 is: 754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,102.43 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,102.43 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,102.43 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 603,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,160.11/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.46

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