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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.85, 1,195.72 and 428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.85, 1,195.72 and 428.14 is: 640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.85 : 1,195.72 = 428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.85/1,195.72 = 428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.85x = 1,195.72 × 428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.85x = 511,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,938.39/798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.84

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