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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.44, 1,184.19 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.44, 1,184.19 and 548.44 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.44 : 1,184.19 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.44/1,184.19 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.44x = 1,184.19 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.44x = 649,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,457.16/791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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