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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,197.18 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,197.18 and 278.13 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,197.18 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,197.18 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,197.18 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 332,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,971.67/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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