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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.19, 1,194.69 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.19, 1,194.69 and 363.29 is: 545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.19 : 1,194.69 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.19/1,194.69 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.19x = 1,194.69 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.19x = 434,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,018.93/796.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.12

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