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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.45, 1,198.04 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.45, 1,198.04 and 359.46 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.45 : 1,198.04 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.45/1,198.04 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.45x = 1,198.04 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.45x = 430,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,646.56/798.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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