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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,194.77 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,194.77 and 522.81 is: 783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,194.77 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,194.77 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,194.77 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 624,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,637.70/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.19

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