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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.96, 1,186.20 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.96, 1,186.20 and 548.16 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.96 : 1,186.20 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.96/1,186.20 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.96x = 1,186.20 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.96x = 650,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,227.39/789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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