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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,184.64 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,184.64 and 543.54 is: 815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,184.64 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,184.64 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,184.64 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 643,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,899.23/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.01

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