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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.29, 1,194.50 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.29, 1,194.50 and 385.48 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.29 : 1,194.50 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.29/1,194.50 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.29x = 1,194.50 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.29x = 460,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,455.86/796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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