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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,196.76 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,196.76 and 408.12 is: 611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,196.76 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,196.76 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,196.76 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 488,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,421.69/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.83

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