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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,196.01 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,196.01 and 364.23 is: 545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,196.01 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,196.01 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,196.01 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 435,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,622.72/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.87

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