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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.71, 1,194.63 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.71, 1,194.63 and 363.63 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.71 : 1,194.63 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.71/1,194.63 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.71x = 1,194.63 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.71x = 434,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,403.31/796.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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