Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,195.44 and 364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,195.44 and 364 is: 546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796.96 : 1,195.44 = 364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796.96/1,195.44 = 364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796.96x = 1,195.44 × 364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796.96x = 435,140.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,140.16/796.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546
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