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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,195.98 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,195.98 and 508.50 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,195.98 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,195.98 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,195.98 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 608,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,155.83/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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