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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,183.10 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,183.10 and 544.88 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,183.10 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,183.10 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,183.10 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 644,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,638.89/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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