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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,192.32 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,192.32 and 547.56 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,192.32 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,192.32 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,192.32 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 652,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,866.74/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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