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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.05, 1,194.02 and 522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.05, 1,194.02 and 522.31 is: 782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.05 : 1,194.02 = 522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.05/1,194.02 = 522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.05x = 1,194.02 × 522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.05x = 623,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,651.38/797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.45

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