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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.26, 1,194.66 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.26, 1,194.66 and 536.70 is: 804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.26 : 1,194.66 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.26/1,194.66 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.26x = 1,194.66 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.26x = 641,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,174.02/797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.22

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