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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,183.98 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,183.98 and 546.60 is: 819.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,183.98 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,183.98 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,183.98 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 647,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,163.47/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.61

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