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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,198.76 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,198.76 and 526.28 is: 790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,198.76 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,198.76 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,198.76 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 630,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,883.41/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.15

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