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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.73, 1,196.78 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.73, 1,196.78 and 432.41 is: 647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.73 : 1,196.78 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.73/1,196.78 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.73x = 1,196.78 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.73x = 517,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,491.49/798.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.89

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