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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,196.51 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,196.51 and 386.68 is: 580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,196.51 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,196.51 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,196.51 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 462,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,666.49/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.13

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