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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.36, 1,197.90 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.36, 1,197.90 and 524.58 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.36 : 1,197.90 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.36/1,197.90 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.36x = 1,197.90 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.36x = 628,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,394.38/798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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