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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.15, 1,197.98 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.15, 1,197.98 and 408.42 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.15 : 1,197.98 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.15/1,197.98 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.15x = 1,197.98 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.15x = 489,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,276.95/798.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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