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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.08, 1,194.70 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.08, 1,194.70 and 363.54 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.08 : 1,194.70 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.08/1,194.70 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.08x = 1,194.70 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.08x = 434,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,321.24/796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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