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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,194.30 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,194.30 and 364.20 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,194.30 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,194.30 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,194.30 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 434,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,964.06/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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