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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.77, 1,198.19 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.77, 1,198.19 and 365.63 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.77 : 1,198.19 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.77/1,198.19 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.77x = 1,198.19 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.77x = 438,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,089.13/798.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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