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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.26, 1,194.81 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.26, 1,194.81 and 363.46 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.26 : 1,194.81 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.26/1,194.81 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.26x = 1,194.81 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.26x = 434,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,265.64/797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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