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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.91, 1,183.62 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.91, 1,183.62 and 546.39 is: 817.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.91 : 1,183.62 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.91/1,183.62 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.91x = 1,183.62 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.91x = 646,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,718.13/790.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.69

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