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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,194.68 and 296.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,194.68 and 296.35 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,194.68 = 296.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,194.68 = 296.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,194.68 × 296.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 354,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,041.17/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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