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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.49, 1,197 and 285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.49, 1,197 and 285.37 is: 427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.49 : 1,197 = 285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.49/1,197 = 285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.49x = 1,197 × 285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.49x = 341,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,581.91/798.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.79

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