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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,198.95 and 409.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,198.95 and 409.09 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,198.95 = 409.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,198.95 = 409.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,198.95 × 409.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 490,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,478.46/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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