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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.95, 1,195.82 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.95, 1,195.82 and 386.43 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.95 : 1,195.82 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.95/1,195.82 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.95x = 1,195.82 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.95x = 462,098.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,098.79/796.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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