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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,198.23 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,198.23 and 433.58 is: 650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,198.23 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,198.23 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,198.23 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 519,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,528.56/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.44

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