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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.38, 1,197.85 and 359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.38, 1,197.85 and 359.59 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.38 : 1,197.85 = 359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.38/1,197.85 = 359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.38x = 1,197.85 × 359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.38x = 430,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,734.88/798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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