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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,194.48 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,194.48 and 363.38 is: 544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,194.48 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,194.48 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,194.48 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 434,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,050.14/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.79

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