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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.22, 1,197.35 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.22, 1,197.35 and 534.88 is: 802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.22 : 1,197.35 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.22/1,197.35 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.22x = 1,197.35 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.22x = 640,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,429.91/798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.33

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