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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,195.38 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,195.38 and 524.40 is: 784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,195.38 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,195.38 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,195.38 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 626,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,857.27/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.83

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