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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.36, 1,198.91 and 492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.36, 1,198.91 and 492.02 is: 738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.36 : 1,198.91 = 492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.36/1,198.91 = 492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.36x = 1,198.91 × 492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.36x = 589,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,887.70/798.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.87

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