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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,194.14 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,194.14 and 385.12 is: 577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,194.14 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,194.14 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,194.14 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 459,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,889.65/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.17

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