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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.32, 1,197.63 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.32, 1,197.63 and 359.42 is: 539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.32 : 1,197.63 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.32/1,197.63 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.32x = 1,197.63 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.32x = 430,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,446.19/798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.19

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