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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.46, 1,194.69 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.46, 1,194.69 and 363.11 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.46 : 1,194.69 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.46/1,194.69 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.46x = 1,194.69 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.46x = 433,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,803.89/796.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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