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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.99, 1,195.28 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.99, 1,195.28 and 536.84 is: 805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.99 : 1,195.28 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.99/1,195.28 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.99x = 1,195.28 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.99x = 641,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,671.43/796.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.12

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