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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.98, 1,199.16 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.98, 1,199.16 and 434.03 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.98 : 1,199.16 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.98/1,199.16 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.98x = 1,199.16 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.98x = 520,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,465.42/798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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