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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.69, 1,194.49 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.69, 1,194.49 and 385.48 is: 577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.69 : 1,194.49 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.69/1,194.49 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.69x = 1,194.49 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.69x = 460,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,452.01/796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.96

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