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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.59, 1,198.43 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.59, 1,198.43 and 433.42 is: 650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.59 : 1,198.43 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.59/1,198.43 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.59x = 1,198.43 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.59x = 519,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,423.53/798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.43

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