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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,197.48 and 524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,197.48 and 524.27 is: 786.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,197.48 = 524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,197.48 = 524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,197.48 × 524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 627,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,802.84/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.67

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