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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,198.52 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,198.52 and 366.24 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,198.52 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,198.52 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,198.52 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 438,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,945.96/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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