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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,197.67 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,197.67 and 365.50 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,197.67 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,197.67 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,197.67 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 437,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,748.39/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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