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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.27, 1,185.75 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.27, 1,185.75 and 544.22 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.27 : 1,185.75 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.27/1,185.75 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.27x = 1,185.75 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.27x = 645,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,302.94/791.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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