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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.84, 1,194.80 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.84, 1,194.80 and 363.58 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.84 : 1,194.80 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.84/1,194.80 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.84x = 1,194.80 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.84x = 434,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,405.38/796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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