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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,197.45 and 635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,197.45 and 635.46 is: 953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,197.45 = 635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,197.45 = 635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,197.45 × 635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 760,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,931.58/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.33

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