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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.35, 1,186.49 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.35, 1,186.49 and 549.35 is: 822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.35 : 1,186.49 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.35/1,186.49 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.35x = 1,186.49 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.35x = 651,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,789.60/792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.61

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