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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,194.90 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,194.90 and 385.80 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,194.90 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,194.90 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,194.90 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 460,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,992.42/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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