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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.54, 1,103.79 and 550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.54, 1,103.79 and 550.42 is: 759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.54 : 1,103.79 = 550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.54/1,103.79 = 550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.54x = 1,103.79 × 550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.54x = 607,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,548.09/799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.87

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