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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.36, 1,197.41 and 491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.36, 1,197.41 and 491.02 is: 737.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.36 : 1,197.41 = 491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.36/1,197.41 = 491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.36x = 1,197.41 × 491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.36x = 587,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,946.81/797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.37

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