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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,195.19 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,195.19 and 363.65 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,195.19 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,195.19 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,195.19 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 434,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,629.03/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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