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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,197.89 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,197.89 and 433.38 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,197.89 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,197.89 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,197.89 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 519,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,145.52/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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