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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.24, 1,196.08 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.24, 1,196.08 and 581.28 is: 870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.24 : 1,196.08 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.24/1,196.08 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.24x = 1,196.08 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.24x = 695,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,257.38/798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.99

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