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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.78, 1,197.70 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.78, 1,197.70 and 311.26 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.78 : 1,197.70 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.78/1,197.70 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.78x = 1,197.70 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.78x = 372,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,796.10/798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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