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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,182.78 and 544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,182.78 and 544.26 is: 816.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,182.78 = 544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,182.78 = 544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,182.78 × 544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 643,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,739.84/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.74

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