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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.98, 1,198.92 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.98, 1,198.92 and 360.08 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.98 : 1,198.92 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.98/1,198.92 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.98x = 1,198.92 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.98x = 431,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,707.11/798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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