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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,194.80 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,194.80 and 508 is: 760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,194.80 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,194.80 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,194.80 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 606,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,958.40/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.98

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