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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,197.19 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,197.19 and 433.76 is: 650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,197.19 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,197.19 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,197.19 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 519,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,295.04/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.20

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