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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.25, 1,196.35 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.25, 1,196.35 and 364.44 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.25 : 1,196.35 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.25/1,196.35 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.25x = 1,196.35 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.25x = 435,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,996.88/797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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