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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.38, 1,195.97 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.38, 1,195.97 and 386.40 is: 579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.38 : 1,195.97 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.38/1,195.97 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.38x = 1,195.97 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.38x = 462,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,125.36/797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.56

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