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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,187.59 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,187.59 and 548.80 is: 821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,187.59 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,187.59 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,187.59 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 651,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,749.39/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.86

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