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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.14, 1,197.06 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.14, 1,197.06 and 278.52 is: 417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.14 : 1,197.06 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.14/1,197.06 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.14x = 1,197.06 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.14x = 333,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,405.15/798.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.73

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