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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.38, 1,194.99 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.38, 1,194.99 and 412.90 is: 618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.38 : 1,194.99 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.38/1,194.99 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.38x = 1,194.99 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.38x = 493,411.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,411.37/797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.79

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