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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.36, 1,796.76 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.36, 1,796.76 and 504.88 is: 756.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.36 : 1,796.76 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.36/1,796.76 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.36x = 1,796.76 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.36x = 907,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,148.19/1,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.99

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