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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,197.33 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,197.33 and 360.25 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,197.33 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,197.33 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,197.33 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 431,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,335.81/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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