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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.90, 1,195.28 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.90, 1,195.28 and 352.22 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.90 : 1,195.28 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.90/1,195.28 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.90x = 1,195.28 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.90x = 421,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,001.52/796.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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