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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.98, 1,197.42 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.98, 1,197.42 and 359.08 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.98 : 1,197.42 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.98/1,197.42 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.98x = 1,197.42 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.98x = 429,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,969.57/797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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