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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.94, 1,195.50 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.94, 1,195.50 and 364.22 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.94 : 1,195.50 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.94/1,195.50 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.94x = 1,195.50 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.94x = 435,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,425.01/796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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