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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,198.30 and 581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,198.30 and 581.78 is: 874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,198.30 = 581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,198.30 = 581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,198.30 × 581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 697,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,146.97/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.45

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