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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,191.14 and 549.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,191.14 and 549.43 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,191.14 = 549.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,191.14 = 549.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,191.14 × 549.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 654,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,446.45/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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