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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.26, 1,197.56 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.26, 1,197.56 and 285.26 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.26 : 1,197.56 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.26/1,197.56 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.26x = 1,197.56 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.26x = 341,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,615.97/798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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