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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.60, 1,197.96 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.60, 1,197.96 and 365.52 is: 548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.60 : 1,197.96 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.60/1,197.96 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.60x = 1,197.96 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.60x = 437,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,878.34/798.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.31

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