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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.13, 1,197.23 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.13, 1,197.23 and 358.91 is: 538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.13 : 1,197.23 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.13/1,197.23 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.13x = 1,197.23 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.13x = 429,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,693.18/798.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.38

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