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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,198.40 and 557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,198.40 and 557.92 is: 834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,198.40 = 557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,198.40 = 557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,198.40 × 557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 668,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,611.33/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.76

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