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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.72, 1,194.72 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.72, 1,194.72 and 364 is: 545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.72 : 1,194.72 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.72/1,194.72 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.72x = 1,194.72 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.72x = 434,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,878.08/796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.84

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