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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,193.52 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,193.52 and 364.32 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,193.52 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,193.52 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,193.52 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 434,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,823.21/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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