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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.97, 1,198.03 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.97, 1,198.03 and 365.75 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.97 : 1,198.03 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.97/1,198.03 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.97x = 1,198.03 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.97x = 438,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,179.47/798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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