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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,184.70 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,184.70 and 548.16 is: 820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,184.70 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,184.70 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,184.70 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 649,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,405.15/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.83

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