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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,195.80 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,195.80 and 615.76 is: 921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,195.80 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,195.80 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,195.80 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 736,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,325.81/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.77

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