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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,196.04 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,196.04 and 364.40 is: 546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,196.04 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,196.04 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,196.04 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 435,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,836.98/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.68

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