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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.64, 1,196.25 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.64, 1,196.25 and 614.68 is: 920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.64 : 1,196.25 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.64/1,196.25 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.64x = 1,196.25 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.64x = 735,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,310.95/798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.70

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