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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.94, 1,195.82 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.94, 1,195.82 and 364.04 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.94 : 1,195.82 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.94/1,195.82 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.94x = 1,195.82 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.94x = 435,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,326.31/796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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