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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.56, 1,195.02 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.56, 1,195.02 and 364.02 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.56 : 1,195.02 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.56/1,195.02 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.56x = 1,195.02 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.56x = 435,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,011.18/796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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