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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.21, 1,194.55 and 615.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.21, 1,194.55 and 615.05 is: 921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.21 : 1,194.55 = 615.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.21/1,194.55 = 615.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.21x = 1,194.55 × 615.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.21x = 734,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,707.98/797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.60

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