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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.70, 1,202.29 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.70, 1,202.29 and 526.32 is: 791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.70 : 1,202.29 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.70/1,202.29 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.70x = 1,202.29 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.70x = 632,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,787.96/799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.29

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