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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,198.02 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,198.02 and 323.82 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,198.02 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,198.02 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,198.02 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 387,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,942.84/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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