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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,197.46 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,197.46 and 625.92 is: 937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,197.46 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,197.46 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,197.46 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 749,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,514.16/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.44

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