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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.29, 1,195.08 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.29, 1,195.08 and 522.33 is: 783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.29 : 1,195.08 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.29/1,195.08 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.29x = 1,195.08 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.29x = 624,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,226.14/796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.92

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