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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.47, 1,194.24 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.47, 1,194.24 and 363.39 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.47 : 1,194.24 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.47/1,194.24 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.47x = 1,194.24 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.47x = 433,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,974.87/796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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