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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,186.73 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,186.73 and 547.14 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,186.73 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,186.73 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,186.73 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 649,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,307.45/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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