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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,198.25 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,198.25 and 285.48 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,198.25 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,198.25 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,198.25 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 342,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,074.98/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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