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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.57, 1,195.30 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.57, 1,195.30 and 358.79 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.57 : 1,195.30 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.57/1,195.30 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.57x = 1,195.30 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.57x = 428,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,859.89/797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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