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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,196.76 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,196.76 and 365.68 is: 547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,196.76 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,196.76 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,196.76 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 437,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,631.20/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.89

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