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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.76, 1,194.36 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.76, 1,194.36 and 385.18 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.76 : 1,194.36 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.76/1,194.36 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.76x = 1,194.36 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.76x = 460,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,043.58/795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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