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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,198.23 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,198.23 and 278.82 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,198.23 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,198.23 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,198.23 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 334,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,083.80/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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