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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,195.56 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,195.56 and 525.49 is: 786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,195.56 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,195.56 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,195.56 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 628,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,251.84/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.23

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