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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,196.92 and 554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,196.92 and 554.78 is: 831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,196.92 = 554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,196.92 = 554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,196.92 × 554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 664,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,027.28/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.93

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