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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,184.35 and 543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,184.35 and 543.44 is: 813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,184.35 = 543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,184.35 = 543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,184.35 × 543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 643,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,624.77/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.80

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