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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,194.85 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,194.85 and 357.59 is: 536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,194.85 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,194.85 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,194.85 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 427,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,266.41/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.51

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