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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,198.44 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,198.44 and 525.48 is: 787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,198.44 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,198.44 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,198.44 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 629,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,756.25/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.98

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