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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.92, 1,195.34 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.92, 1,195.34 and 364.07 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.92 : 1,195.34 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.92/1,195.34 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.92x = 1,195.34 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.92x = 435,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,187.43/796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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