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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,197.72 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,197.72 and 285.52 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,197.72 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,197.72 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,197.72 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 341,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,973.01/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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