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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.22, 1,184.46 and 543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.22, 1,184.46 and 543.90 is: 814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.22 : 1,184.46 = 543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.22/1,184.46 = 543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.22x = 1,184.46 × 543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.22x = 644,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,227.79/791.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.22

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