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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,198.02 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,198.02 and 365.54 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,198.02 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,198.02 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,198.02 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 437,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,924.23/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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