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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.69, 1,195.00 and 522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.69, 1,195.00 and 522.95 is: 783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.69 : 1,195.00 = 522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.69/1,195.00 = 522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.69x = 1,195.00 × 522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.69x = 624,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,917.97/797.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.41

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