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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.42, 1,197.90 and 510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.42, 1,197.90 and 510.25 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.42 : 1,197.90 = 510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.42/1,197.90 = 510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.42x = 1,197.90 × 510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.42x = 611,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,228.48/799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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