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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.22, 1,196.82 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.22, 1,196.82 and 614.72 is: 922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.22 : 1,196.82 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.22/1,196.82 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.22x = 1,196.82 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.22x = 735,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,709.19/797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.84

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