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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,196.55 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,196.55 and 432.88 is: 648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,196.55 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,196.55 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,196.55 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 517,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,956.58/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.37

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