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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.90, 1,196.58 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.90, 1,196.58 and 525.44 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.90 : 1,196.58 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.90/1,196.58 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.90x = 1,196.58 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.90x = 628,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,731.00/797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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