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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.85, 1,196.02 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.85, 1,196.02 and 538.33 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.85 : 1,196.02 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.85/1,196.02 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.85x = 1,196.02 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.85x = 643,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,853.45/798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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