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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,195.70 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,195.70 and 386.44 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,195.70 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,195.70 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,195.70 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 462,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,061.39/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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