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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.79, 1,197.18 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.79, 1,197.18 and 364.98 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.79 : 1,197.18 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.79/1,197.18 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.79x = 1,197.18 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.79x = 436,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,946.76/797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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