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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,196.64 and 643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,196.64 and 643.84 is: 964.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,196.64 = 643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,196.64 = 643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,196.64 × 643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 770,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,444.70/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.41

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