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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,195.02 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,195.02 and 365.32 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,195.02 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,195.02 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,195.02 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 436,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,564.71/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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