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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.04, 1,196.10 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.04, 1,196.10 and 386.24 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.04 : 1,196.10 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.04/1,196.10 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.04x = 1,196.10 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.04x = 461,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,975.68/797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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