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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,197.84 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,197.84 and 365.75 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,197.84 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,197.84 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,197.84 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 438,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,109.98/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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