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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.74, 1,195.11 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.74, 1,195.11 and 363.84 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.74 : 1,195.11 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.74/1,195.11 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.74x = 1,195.11 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.74x = 434,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,828.82/796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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