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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,197.17 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,197.17 and 408.02 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,197.17 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,197.17 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,197.17 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 488,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,468.97/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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