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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.27, 1,190.25 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.27, 1,190.25 and 547.22 is: 820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.27 : 1,190.25 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.27/1,190.25 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.27x = 1,190.25 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.27x = 651,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,328.61/794.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.03

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