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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,196.52 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,196.52 and 366.32 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,196.52 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,196.52 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,196.52 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 438,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,309.21/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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