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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,196.88 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,196.88 and 525.40 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,196.88 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,196.88 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,196.88 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 628,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,840.75/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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