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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,195.83 and 413.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,195.83 and 413.11 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,195.83 = 413.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,195.83 = 413.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,195.83 × 413.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 494,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,009.33/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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