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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.49, 1,194.52 and 536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.49, 1,194.52 and 536.34 is: 804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.49 : 1,194.52 = 536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.49/1,194.52 = 536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.49x = 1,194.52 × 536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.49x = 640,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,668.86/796.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.37

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