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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.07, 1,188.06 and 546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.07, 1,188.06 and 546.23 is: 818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.07 : 1,188.06 = 546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.07/1,188.06 = 546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.07x = 1,188.06 × 546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.07x = 648,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,954.01/793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.28

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