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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.88, 1,196.10 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.88, 1,196.10 and 365.16 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.88 : 1,196.10 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.88/1,196.10 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.88x = 1,196.10 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.88x = 436,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,767.88/797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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