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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,198.18 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,198.18 and 365.68 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,198.18 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,198.18 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,198.18 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 438,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,150.46/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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