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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.43, 1,197.98 and 432.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.43, 1,197.98 and 432.79 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.43 : 1,197.98 = 432.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.43/1,197.98 = 432.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.43x = 1,197.98 × 432.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.43x = 518,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,473.76/798.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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