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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.61, 1,198 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.61, 1,198 and 365.71 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.61 : 1,198 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.61/1,198 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.61x = 1,198 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.61x = 438,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,120.58/798.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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