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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.13, 1,194.19 and 522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.13, 1,194.19 and 522.75 is: 784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.13 : 1,194.19 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.13/1,194.19 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.13x = 1,194.19 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.13x = 624,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,262.82/796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.12

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