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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,186.41 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,186.41 and 549.02 is: 822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,186.41 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,186.41 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,186.41 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 651,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,362.82/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.41

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