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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.47, 1,197.29 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.47, 1,197.29 and 365.25 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.47 : 1,197.29 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.47/1,197.29 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.47x = 1,197.29 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.47x = 437,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,310.17/798.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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