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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.21, 1,195.43 and 681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.21, 1,195.43 and 681.98 is: 1,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.21 : 1,195.43 = 681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.21/1,195.43 = 681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.21x = 1,195.43 × 681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.21x = 815,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,249.96/798.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.35

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