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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,185.84 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,185.84 and 548.52 is: 820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,185.84 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,185.84 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,185.84 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 650,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,456.96/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.48

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