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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.33, 1,197.18 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.33, 1,197.18 and 278.22 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.33 : 1,197.18 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.33/1,197.18 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.33x = 1,197.18 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.33x = 333,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,079.42/798.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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