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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.96, 1,196.96 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.96, 1,196.96 and 364.60 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.96 : 1,196.96 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.96/1,196.96 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.96x = 1,196.96 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.96x = 436,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,411.62/797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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