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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,195.56 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,195.56 and 386.24 is: 579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,195.56 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,195.56 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,195.56 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 461,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,773.09/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.48

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