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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,193.51 and 384.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,193.51 and 384.95 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,193.51 = 384.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,193.51 = 384.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,193.51 × 384.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 459,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,436.67/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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