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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.44, 1,181.19 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.44, 1,181.19 and 546.44 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.44 : 1,181.19 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.44/1,181.19 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.44x = 1,181.19 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.44x = 645,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,449.46/789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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