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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,196.84 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,196.84 and 359.03 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,196.84 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,196.84 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,196.84 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 429,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,705.35/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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