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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.02, 1,196.73 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.02, 1,196.73 and 359.40 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.02 : 1,196.73 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.02/1,196.73 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.02x = 1,196.73 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.02x = 430,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,104.76/798.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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