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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.41, 1,193.02 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.41, 1,193.02 and 362.97 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.41 : 1,193.02 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.41/1,193.02 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.41x = 1,193.02 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.41x = 433,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,028.65/796.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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