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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.93, 1,198.17 and 505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.93, 1,198.17 and 505.99 is: 758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.93 : 1,198.17 = 505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.93/1,198.17 = 505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.93x = 1,198.17 × 505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.93x = 606,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,262.04/798.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.84

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