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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,190.55 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,190.55 and 520.22 is: 780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,190.55 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,190.55 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,190.55 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 619,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,347.92/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.05

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