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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.42, 1,198.32 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.42, 1,198.32 and 590.40 is: 886.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.42 : 1,198.32 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.42/1,198.32 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.42x = 1,198.32 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.42x = 707,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,488.13/798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.11

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