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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,197.05 and 538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,197.05 and 538.34 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,197.05 = 538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,197.05 = 538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,197.05 × 538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 644,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,411.22/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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