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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,198.17 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,198.17 and 243.33 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,198.17 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,198.17 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,198.17 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 291,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,550.71/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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