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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,198.26 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,198.26 and 365.63 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,198.26 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,198.26 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,198.26 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 438,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,113.81/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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