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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.14, 1,196.17 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.14, 1,196.17 and 386.37 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.14 : 1,196.17 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.14/1,196.17 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.14x = 1,196.17 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.14x = 462,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,163.24/797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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