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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.51, 1,194.62 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.51, 1,194.62 and 363.56 is: 545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.51 : 1,194.62 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.51/1,194.62 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.51x = 1,194.62 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.51x = 434,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,316.05/796.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.28

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