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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,196.34 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,196.34 and 386.40 is: 579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,196.34 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,196.34 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,196.34 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 462,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,265.78/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.63

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