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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.56, 1,196.16 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.56, 1,196.16 and 606.08 is: 907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.56 : 1,196.16 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.56/1,196.16 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.56x = 1,196.16 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.56x = 724,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,968.65/798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.84

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