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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.78, 1,187.34 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.78, 1,187.34 and 549.52 is: 821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.78 : 1,187.34 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.78/1,187.34 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.78x = 1,187.34 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.78x = 652,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,467.08/793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.97

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