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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,194.51 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,194.51 and 385.77 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,194.51 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,194.51 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,194.51 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 460,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,800.15/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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