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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.16, 1,194.14 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.16, 1,194.14 and 363.72 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.16 : 1,194.14 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.16/1,194.14 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.16x = 1,194.14 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.16x = 434,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,332.60/797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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