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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,195.78 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,195.78 and 364.64 is: 546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,195.78 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,195.78 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,195.78 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 436,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,029.22/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.68

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