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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.02, 1,197.36 and 489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.02, 1,197.36 and 489.89 is: 735.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.02 : 1,197.36 = 489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.02/1,197.36 = 489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.02x = 1,197.36 × 489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.02x = 586,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,574.69/798.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.04

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