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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.62, 1,196.52 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.62, 1,196.52 and 364.72 is: 547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.62 : 1,196.52 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.62/1,196.52 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.62x = 1,196.52 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.62x = 436,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,394.77/797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.12

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