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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,181.94 and 546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,181.94 and 546.94 is: 818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,181.94 = 546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,181.94 = 546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,181.94 × 546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 646,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,450.26/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.35

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