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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.05, 1,185.99 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.05, 1,185.99 and 546.88 is: 819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.05 : 1,185.99 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.05/1,185.99 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.05x = 1,185.99 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.05x = 648,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,594.21/791.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.92

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