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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.83, 1,195.50 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.83, 1,195.50 and 386.01 is: 579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.83 : 1,195.50 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.83/1,195.50 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.83x = 1,195.50 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.83x = 461,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,474.96/796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.14

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