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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,184.49 and 545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,184.49 and 545.88 is: 818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,184.49 = 545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,184.49 = 545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,184.49 × 545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 646,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,589.40/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.42

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