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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.41, 1,192.05 and 550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.41, 1,192.05 and 550.46 is: 826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.41 : 1,192.05 = 550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.41/1,192.05 = 550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.41x = 1,192.05 × 550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.41x = 656,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,178.82/794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.00

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