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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.92, 1,198.12 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.92, 1,198.12 and 365.96 is: 548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.92 : 1,198.12 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.92/1,198.12 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.92x = 1,198.12 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.92x = 438,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,464.00/798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.82

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