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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.70, 1,198.38 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.70, 1,198.38 and 433.74 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.70 : 1,198.38 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.70/1,198.38 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.70x = 1,198.38 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.70x = 519,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,785.34/798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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