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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.35, 1,194.48 and 522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.35, 1,194.48 and 522.66 is: 783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.35 : 1,194.48 = 522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.35/1,194.48 = 522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.35x = 1,194.48 × 522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.35x = 624,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,306.92/796.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.96

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