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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,196.60 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,196.60 and 413.52 is: 619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,196.60 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,196.60 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,196.60 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 494,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,818.03/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.95

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