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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.61, 1,196.50 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.61, 1,196.50 and 364.71 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.61 : 1,196.50 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.61/1,196.50 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.61x = 1,196.50 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.61x = 436,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,368.62/797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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