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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.37, 1,196.16 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.37, 1,196.16 and 386.16 is: 579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.37 : 1,196.16 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.37/1,196.16 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.37x = 1,196.16 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.37x = 461,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,909.15/797.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.29

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