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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,196.24 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,196.24 and 364.64 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,196.24 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,196.24 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,196.24 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 436,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,196.95/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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