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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.78, 1,195.29 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.78, 1,195.29 and 385.94 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.78 : 1,195.29 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.78/1,195.29 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.78x = 1,195.29 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.78x = 461,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,309.85/796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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