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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,196.69 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,196.69 and 364.83 is: 547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,196.69 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,196.69 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,196.69 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 436,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,586.59/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.04

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