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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.34, 1,194.75 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.34, 1,194.75 and 537.38 is: 806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.34 : 1,194.75 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.34/1,194.75 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.34x = 1,194.75 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.34x = 642,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,034.76/796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.23

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