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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,198.40 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,198.40 and 655.68 is: 982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,198.40 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,198.40 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,198.40 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 785,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,766.91/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.60

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