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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,194.42 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,194.42 and 385.32 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,194.42 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,194.42 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,194.42 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 460,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,233.91/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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