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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,190.34 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,190.34 and 546.96 is: 821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,190.34 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,190.34 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,190.34 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 651,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,068.37/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.93

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