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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,195.56 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,195.56 and 380.45 is: 570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,195.56 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,195.56 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,195.56 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 454,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,847.07/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.59

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