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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,195.20 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,195.20 and 386.08 is: 578.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,195.20 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,195.20 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,195.20 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 461,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,439.83/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.61

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