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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.98, 1,197.74 and 490.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.98, 1,197.74 and 490.98 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.98 : 1,197.74 = 490.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.98/1,197.74 = 490.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.98x = 1,197.74 × 490.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.98x = 588,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,066.39/798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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