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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.25, 1,194.83 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.25, 1,194.83 and 385.83 is: 578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.25 : 1,194.83 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.25/1,194.83 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.25x = 1,194.83 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.25x = 460,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,993.36/797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.23

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