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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.98, 1,197.06 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.98, 1,197.06 and 365.08 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.98 : 1,197.06 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.98/1,197.06 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.98x = 1,197.06 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.98x = 437,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,022.66/797.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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