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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.01, 1,193.82 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.01, 1,193.82 and 384.93 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.01 : 1,193.82 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.01/1,193.82 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.01x = 1,193.82 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.01x = 459,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,537.13/796.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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