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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.97, 1,194.64 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.97, 1,194.64 and 552.66 is: 829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.97 : 1,194.64 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.97/1,194.64 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.97x = 1,194.64 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.97x = 660,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,228.36/795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.47

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