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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.10, 1,184.10 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.10, 1,184.10 and 545.80 is: 819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.10 : 1,184.10 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.10/1,184.10 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.10x = 1,184.10 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.10x = 646,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,281.78/789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.01

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