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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.22, 1,196.01 and 565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.22, 1,196.01 and 565.96 is: 848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.22 : 1,196.01 = 565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.22/1,196.01 = 565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.22x = 1,196.01 × 565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.22x = 676,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,893.82/798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.00

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