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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,195.92 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,195.92 and 358.08 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,195.92 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,195.92 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,195.92 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 428,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,235.03/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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