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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.82, 1,196.73 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.82, 1,196.73 and 538.26 is: 807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.82 : 1,196.73 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.82/1,196.73 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.82x = 1,196.73 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.82x = 644,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,151.89/797.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.39

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