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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.41, 1,190.61 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.41, 1,190.61 and 549.48 is: 824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.41 : 1,190.61 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.41/1,190.61 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.41x = 1,190.61 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.41x = 654,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,216.38/793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.56

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