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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.36, 1,195.04 and 554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.36, 1,195.04 and 554.15 is: 829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.36 : 1,195.04 = 554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.36/1,195.04 = 554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.36x = 1,195.04 × 554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.36x = 662,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,222.67/798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.48

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