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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,196.27 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,196.27 and 359.71 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,196.27 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,196.27 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,196.27 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 430,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,306.84/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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