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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.32, 1,196.10 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.32, 1,196.10 and 358.83 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.32 : 1,196.10 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.32/1,196.10 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.32x = 1,196.10 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.32x = 429,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,196.56/798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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