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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,198.38 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,198.38 and 382.65 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,198.38 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,198.38 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,198.38 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 458,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,560.11/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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