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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.63, 1,196.45 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.63, 1,196.45 and 365.27 is: 547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.63 : 1,196.45 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.63/1,196.45 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.63x = 1,196.45 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.63x = 437,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,025.47/797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.91

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