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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.09, 1,195.52 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.09, 1,195.52 and 386.11 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.09 : 1,195.52 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.09/1,195.52 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.09x = 1,195.52 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.09x = 461,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,601.79/797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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