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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,193.76 and 385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,193.76 and 385.27 is: 577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,193.76 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,193.76 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,193.76 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 459,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,914.69/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.06

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