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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,198.20 and 510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,198.20 and 510.80 is: 766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,198.20 = 510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,198.20 = 510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,198.20 × 510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 612,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,040.56/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.20

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