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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,193.90 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,193.90 and 554.02 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,193.90 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,193.90 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,193.90 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 661,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,444.48/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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