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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,197.56 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,197.56 and 285 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,197.56 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,197.56 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,197.56 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 341,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,304.60/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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