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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.26, 1,186.19 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.26, 1,186.19 and 545.94 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.26 : 1,186.19 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.26/1,186.19 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.26x = 1,186.19 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.26x = 647,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,588.57/790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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