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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.33, 1,194.06 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.33, 1,194.06 and 536.32 is: 804.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.33 : 1,194.06 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.33/1,194.06 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.33x = 1,194.06 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.33x = 640,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,398.26/796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.19

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