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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.55, 1,185.84 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.55, 1,185.84 and 546.55 is: 820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.55 : 1,185.84 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.55/1,185.84 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.55x = 1,185.84 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.55x = 648,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,117.89/789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.87

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