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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.78, 1,196.88 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.78, 1,196.88 and 553.24 is: 827.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.78 : 1,196.88 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.78/1,196.88 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.78x = 1,196.88 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.78x = 662,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,161.89/799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.93

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