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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.85, 1,195.83 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.85, 1,195.83 and 364.50 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.85 : 1,195.83 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.85/1,195.83 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.85x = 1,195.83 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.85x = 435,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,880.04/797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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