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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,196.47 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,196.47 and 364.81 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,196.47 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,196.47 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,196.47 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 436,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,484.22/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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