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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,194.32 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,194.32 and 363.47 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,194.32 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,194.32 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,194.32 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 434,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,091.70/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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