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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.22, 1,195.89 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.22, 1,195.89 and 455.50 is: 682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.22 : 1,195.89 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.22/1,195.89 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.22x = 1,195.89 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.22x = 544,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,727.90/798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.43

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