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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.28, 1,183.02 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.28, 1,183.02 and 544.04 is: 814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.28 : 1,183.02 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.28/1,183.02 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.28x = 1,183.02 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.28x = 643,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,610.20/790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.41

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