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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.10, 1,197.51 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.10, 1,197.51 and 432.82 is: 649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.10 : 1,197.51 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.10/1,197.51 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.10x = 1,197.51 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.10x = 518,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,306.28/798.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.43

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