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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,195.31 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,195.31 and 386.13 is: 578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,195.31 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,195.31 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,195.31 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 461,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,537.14/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.69

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