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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.04, 1,193.94 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.04, 1,193.94 and 385.08 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.04 : 1,193.94 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.04/1,193.94 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.04x = 1,193.94 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.04x = 459,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,762.42/796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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