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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.04, 1,196.89 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.04, 1,196.89 and 566.28 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.04 : 1,196.89 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.04/1,196.89 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.04x = 1,196.89 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.04x = 677,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,766.05/798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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