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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,197 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,197 and 433.53 is: 649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,197 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,197 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,197 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 518,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,935.41/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.61

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