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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.51, 1,196.61 and 451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.51, 1,196.61 and 451.11 is: 676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.51 : 1,196.61 = 451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.51/1,196.61 = 451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.51x = 1,196.61 × 451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.51x = 539,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,802.74/798.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.01

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