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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,195.82 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,195.82 and 386.58 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,195.82 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,195.82 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,195.82 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 462,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,275.13/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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