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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,196.40 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,196.40 and 538.40 is: 807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,196.40 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,196.40 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,196.40 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 644,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,141.76/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.60

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