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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,194.30 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,194.30 and 357.22 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,194.30 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,194.30 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,194.30 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 426,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,629.34/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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