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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.30, 1,195.35 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.30, 1,195.35 and 575.04 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.30 : 1,195.35 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.30/1,195.35 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.30x = 1,195.35 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.30x = 687,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,374.06/797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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