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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.12, 1,194.44 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.12, 1,194.44 and 385.28 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.12 : 1,194.44 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.12/1,194.44 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.12x = 1,194.44 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.12x = 460,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,193.84/796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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