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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.85, 1,195.54 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.85, 1,195.54 and 662.16 is: 990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.85 : 1,195.54 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.85/1,195.54 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.85x = 1,195.54 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.85x = 791,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,638.77/798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.97

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