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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,196.43 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,196.43 and 623.40 is: 933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,196.43 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,196.43 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,196.43 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 745,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,854.46/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.87

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