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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.29, 1,195.83 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.29, 1,195.83 and 364.85 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.29 : 1,195.83 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.29/1,195.83 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.29x = 1,195.83 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.29x = 436,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,291.68/798.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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