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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,193.29 and 503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,193.29 and 503.69 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,193.29 = 503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,193.29 = 503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,193.29 × 503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 601,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,043.85/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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