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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.48, 1,194.08 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.48, 1,194.08 and 363.92 is: 545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.48 : 1,194.08 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.48/1,194.08 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.48x = 1,194.08 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.48x = 434,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,549.59/796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.59

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