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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.66, 1,194.48 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.66, 1,194.48 and 504.27 is: 755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.66 : 1,194.48 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.66/1,194.48 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.66x = 1,194.48 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.66x = 602,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,344.68/797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.14

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