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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,188.36 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,188.36 and 548.52 is: 822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,188.36 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,188.36 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,188.36 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 651,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,839.23/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.41

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