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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,189.97 and 547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,189.97 and 547.03 is: 819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,189.97 = 547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,189.97 = 547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,189.97 × 547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 650,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,943.58/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.75

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