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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,183.21 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,183.21 and 547.16 is: 819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,183.21 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,183.21 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,183.21 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 647,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,397.90/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.33

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