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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,187.18 and 546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,187.18 and 546.79 is: 819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,187.18 = 546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,187.18 = 546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,187.18 × 546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 649,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,138.15/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.39

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