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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,197.82 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,197.82 and 366.28 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,197.82 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,197.82 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,197.82 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 438,737.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,737.51/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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