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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,196.65 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,196.65 and 407.96 is: 611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,196.65 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,196.65 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,196.65 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 488,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,184.35/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.74

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