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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.41, 1,197.45 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.41, 1,197.45 and 365.46 is: 548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.41 : 1,197.45 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.41/1,197.45 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.41x = 1,197.45 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.41x = 437,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,620.08/798.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.12

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