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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.40, 1,196.28 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.40, 1,196.28 and 364.68 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.40 : 1,196.28 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.40/1,196.28 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.40x = 1,196.28 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.40x = 436,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,259.39/797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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