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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.64, 1,188.32 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.64, 1,188.32 and 548.56 is: 822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.64 : 1,188.32 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.64/1,188.32 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.64x = 1,188.32 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.64x = 651,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,864.82/792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.40

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