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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.17, 1,196.66 and 537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.17, 1,196.66 and 537.51 is: 805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.17 : 1,196.66 = 537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.17/1,196.66 = 537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.17x = 1,196.66 × 537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.17x = 643,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,222.55/798.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.88

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