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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.82, 1,195.95 and 540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.82, 1,195.95 and 540.50 is: 811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.82 : 1,195.95 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.82/1,195.95 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.82x = 1,195.95 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.82x = 646,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,410.98/796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.24

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