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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,196.73 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,196.73 and 365.00 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,196.73 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,196.73 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,196.73 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 436,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,800.47/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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