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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.26, 1,198.29 and 617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.26, 1,198.29 and 617.83 is: 927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.26 : 1,198.29 = 617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.26/1,198.29 = 617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.26x = 1,198.29 × 617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.26x = 740,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,338.83/798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.45

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