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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.06, 1,197.84 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.06, 1,197.84 and 490.51 is: 736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.06 : 1,197.84 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.06/1,197.84 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.06x = 1,197.84 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.06x = 587,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,555.84/798.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.23

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