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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.45, 1,197.67 and 523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.45, 1,197.67 and 523.86 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.45 : 1,197.67 = 523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.45/1,197.67 = 523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.45x = 1,197.67 × 523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.45x = 627,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,405.42/798.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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