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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,197.18 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,197.18 and 353.60 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,197.18 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,197.18 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,197.18 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 423,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,322.85/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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