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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.51, 1,190.40 and 550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.51, 1,190.40 and 550.51 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.51 : 1,190.40 = 550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.51/1,190.40 = 550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.51x = 1,190.40 × 550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.51x = 655,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,327.10/793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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