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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.25, 1,193.92 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.25, 1,193.92 and 363.42 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.25 : 1,193.92 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.25/1,193.92 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.25x = 1,193.92 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.25x = 433,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,893.50/796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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