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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.54, 1,198.44 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.54, 1,198.44 and 433.14 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.54 : 1,198.44 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.54/1,198.44 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.54x = 1,198.44 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.54x = 519,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,092.30/798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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