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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.39, 1,197.87 and 552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.39, 1,197.87 and 552.34 is: 827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.39 : 1,197.87 = 552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.39/1,197.87 = 552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.39x = 1,197.87 × 552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.39x = 661,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,631.52/799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.67

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