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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,197 and 524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,197 and 524.30 is: 785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,197 = 524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,197 = 524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,197 × 524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 627,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,587.10/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.43

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