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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.61, 1,194.43 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.61, 1,194.43 and 357.78 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.61 : 1,194.43 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.61/1,194.43 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.61x = 1,194.43 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.61x = 427,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,343.17/796.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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