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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.43, 1,194.59 and 522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.43, 1,194.59 and 522.68 is: 783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.43 : 1,194.59 = 522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.43/1,194.59 = 522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.43x = 1,194.59 × 522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.43x = 624,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,388.67/797.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.00

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