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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,193.31 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,193.31 and 362.46 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,193.31 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,193.31 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,193.31 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 432,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,527.14/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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