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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,188.52 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,188.52 and 550.26 is: 824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,188.52 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,188.52 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,188.52 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 653,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,993.64/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.13

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