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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,187.98 and 550.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,187.98 and 550.35 is: 824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,187.98 = 550.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,187.98 = 550.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,187.98 × 550.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 653,804.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,804.79/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.11

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