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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,188.66 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,188.66 and 548.84 is: 823.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,188.66 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,188.66 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,188.66 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 652,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,384.15/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.63

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