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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.84, 1,197.18 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.84, 1,197.18 and 413 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.84 : 1,197.18 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.84/1,197.18 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.84x = 1,197.18 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.84x = 494,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,435.34/797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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