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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,203.12 and 697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,203.12 and 697.46 is: 1,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,203.12 = 697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,203.12 = 697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,203.12 × 697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 839,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,128.08/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.28

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