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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,194.41 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,194.41 and 358.04 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,194.41 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,194.41 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,194.41 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 427,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,650.44/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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