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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.04, 1,193.03 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.04, 1,193.03 and 356.97 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.04 : 1,193.03 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.04/1,193.03 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.04x = 1,193.03 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.04x = 425,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,875.92/796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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