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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.73, 1,195.25 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.73, 1,195.25 and 385.83 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.73 : 1,195.25 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.73/1,195.25 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.73x = 1,195.25 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.73x = 461,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,161.38/796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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