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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,194.72 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,194.72 and 363.64 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,194.72 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,194.72 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,194.72 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 434,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,447.98/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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