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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,195.71 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,195.71 and 364.32 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,195.71 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,195.71 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,195.71 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 435,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,621.07/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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