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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.73, 1,196.59 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.73, 1,196.59 and 358.74 is: 538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.73 : 1,196.59 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.73/1,196.59 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.73x = 1,196.59 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.73x = 429,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,264.70/797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.11

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