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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,190.67 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,190.67 and 549.77 is: 824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,190.67 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,190.67 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,190.67 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 654,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,594.65/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.45

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