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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,194.75 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,194.75 and 667.44 is: 999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,194.75 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,194.75 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,194.75 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 797,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,423.94/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.13

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