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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.37, 1,197.48 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.37, 1,197.48 and 538.65 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.37 : 1,197.48 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.37/1,197.48 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.37x = 1,197.48 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.37x = 645,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,024.62/799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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