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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,196.44 and 614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,196.44 and 614.80 is: 920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,196.44 = 614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,196.44 = 614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,196.44 × 614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 735,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,571.31/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.75

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