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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.50, 1,187.36 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.50, 1,187.36 and 549.18 is: 822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.50 : 1,187.36 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.50/1,187.36 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.50x = 1,187.36 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.50x = 652,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,074.36/792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.81

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