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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.70, 1,197.12 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.70, 1,197.12 and 408.58 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.70 : 1,197.12 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.70/1,197.12 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.70x = 1,197.12 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.70x = 489,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,119.29/798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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