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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,197.90 and 505.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,197.90 and 505.61 is: 758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,197.90 = 505.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,197.90 = 505.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,197.90 × 505.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 605,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,670.22/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.57

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