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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.67, 1,195.16 and 386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.67, 1,195.16 and 386.09 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.67 : 1,195.16 = 386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.67/1,195.16 = 386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.67x = 1,195.16 × 386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.67x = 461,439.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,439.32/796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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