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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,197.60 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,197.60 and 311.36 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,197.60 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,197.60 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,197.60 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 372,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,884.74/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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