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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,198.46 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,198.46 and 366.03 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,198.46 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,198.46 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,198.46 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 438,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,670.48/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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