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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,195.99 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,195.99 and 283.98 is: 426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,195.99 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,195.99 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,195.99 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 339,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,636.53/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.15

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