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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.32, 1,196.22 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.32, 1,196.22 and 507 is: 758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.32 : 1,196.22 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.32/1,196.22 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.32x = 1,196.22 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.32x = 606,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,483.54/799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.75

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