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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,196.39 and 489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,196.39 and 489.67 is: 733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,196.39 = 489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,196.39 = 489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,196.39 × 489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 585,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,834.52/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.44

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