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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,190.02 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,190.02 and 548.68 is: 821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,190.02 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,190.02 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,190.02 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 652,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,935.83/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.60

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