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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.04, 1,198.05 and 523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.04, 1,198.05 and 523.27 is: 785.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.04 : 1,198.05 = 523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.04/1,198.05 = 523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.04x = 1,198.05 × 523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.04x = 626,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,903.62/798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.55

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