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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.84, 1,195.49 and 380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.84, 1,195.49 and 380.69 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.84 : 1,195.49 = 380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.84/1,195.49 = 380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.84x = 1,195.49 × 380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.84x = 455,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,110.55/796.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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