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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,197.95 and 408.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,197.95 and 408.49 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,197.95 = 408.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,197.95 = 408.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,197.95 × 408.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 489,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,350.60/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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