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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.04, 1,194.89 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.04, 1,194.89 and 412.48 is: 617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.04 : 1,194.89 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.04/1,194.89 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.04x = 1,194.89 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.04x = 492,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,866.27/798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.60

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