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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.85, 1,195.88 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.85, 1,195.88 and 386.48 is: 580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.85 : 1,195.88 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.85/1,195.88 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.85x = 1,195.88 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.85x = 462,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,184.76/796.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.02

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