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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,197.12 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,197.12 and 504.77 is: 757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,197.12 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,197.12 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,197.12 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 604,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,262.38/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.11

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