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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,198.16 and 428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,198.16 and 428.44 is: 642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,198.16 = 428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,198.16 = 428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,198.16 × 428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 513,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,339.67/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.57

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