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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.79, 1,194.70 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.79, 1,194.70 and 357.96 is: 536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.79 : 1,194.70 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.79/1,194.70 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.79x = 1,194.70 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.79x = 427,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,654.81/796.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.72

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