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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,197.32 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,197.32 and 624.80 is: 936.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,197.32 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,197.32 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,197.32 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 748,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,085.41/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.65

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