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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,196.70 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,196.70 and 520.60 is: 780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,196.70 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,196.70 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,196.70 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 623,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,002.02/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.90

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