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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.81, 1,196.67 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.81, 1,196.67 and 489.76 is: 733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.81 : 1,196.67 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.81/1,196.67 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.81x = 1,196.67 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.81x = 586,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,079.94/798.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.69

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