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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.78, 1,184.13 and 546.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.78, 1,184.13 and 546.97 is: 819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.78 : 1,184.13 = 546.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.78/1,184.13 = 546.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.78x = 1,184.13 × 546.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.78x = 647,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,683.59/790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.04

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