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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.67, 1,197.32 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.67, 1,197.32 and 365.13 is: 548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.67 : 1,197.32 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.67/1,197.32 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.67x = 1,197.32 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.67x = 437,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,175.63/797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.07

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