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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,197.14 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,197.14 and 278.34 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,197.14 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,197.14 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,197.14 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 333,211.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,211.95/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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