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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,193.96 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,193.96 and 386.22 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,193.96 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,193.96 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,193.96 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 461,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,131.23/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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