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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,197.09 and 625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,197.09 and 625.28 is: 936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,197.09 = 625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,197.09 = 625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,197.09 × 625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 748,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,510.45/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.21

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