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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,193.72 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,193.72 and 384.88 is: 576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,193.72 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,193.72 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,193.72 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 459,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,438.95/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.92

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