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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.39, 1,196.37 and 551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.39, 1,196.37 and 551.34 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.39 : 1,196.37 = 551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.39/1,196.37 = 551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.39x = 1,196.37 × 551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.39x = 659,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,606.64/798.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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