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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,198.04 and 615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,198.04 and 615.54 is: 924.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,198.04 = 615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,198.04 = 615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,198.04 × 615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 737,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,441.54/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.11

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