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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,197.36 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,197.36 and 509.76 is: 763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,197.36 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,197.36 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,197.36 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 610,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,366.23/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.95

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