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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,198.35 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,198.35 and 433.04 is: 649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,198.35 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,198.35 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,198.35 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 518,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,927.49/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.74

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