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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,187.90 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,187.90 and 550.02 is: 823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,187.90 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,187.90 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,187.90 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 653,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,368.76/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.90

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