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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.90, 1,192.10 and 550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.90, 1,192.10 and 550.69 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.90 : 1,192.10 = 550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.90/1,192.10 = 550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.90x = 1,192.10 × 550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.90x = 656,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,474.91/794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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