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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,188.24 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,188.24 and 545.23 is: 818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,188.24 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,188.24 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,188.24 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 647,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,864.10/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.79

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