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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,198.55 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,198.55 and 312.18 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,198.55 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,198.55 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,198.55 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 374,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,163.34/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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