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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,194.96 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,194.96 and 507.72 is: 760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,194.96 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,194.96 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,194.96 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 606,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,705.09/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.51

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