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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.99, 1,197.25 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.99, 1,197.25 and 505.71 is: 758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.99 : 1,197.25 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.99/1,197.25 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.99x = 1,197.25 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.99x = 605,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,460.03/797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.74

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