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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.17, 1,194.02 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.17, 1,194.02 and 385.44 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.17 : 1,194.02 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.17/1,194.02 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.17x = 1,194.02 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.17x = 460,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,224.03/797.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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