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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.97, 1,199.20 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.97, 1,199.20 and 491.42 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.97 : 1,199.20 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.97/1,199.20 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.97x = 1,199.20 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.97x = 589,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,302.41/798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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