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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,188.39 and 548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,188.39 and 548.43 is: 822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,188.39 = 548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,188.39 = 548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,188.39 × 548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 651,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,750.78/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.88

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