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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.37, 1,194.55 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.37, 1,194.55 and 385.55 is: 578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.37 : 1,194.55 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.37/1,194.55 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.37x = 1,194.55 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.37x = 460,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,551.82/796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.31

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