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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,198.10 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,198.10 and 278.88 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,198.10 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,198.10 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,198.10 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 334,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,126.13/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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