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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,196.28 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,196.28 and 386.61 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,196.28 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,196.28 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,196.28 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 462,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,493.81/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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