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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.59, 1,196.28 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.59, 1,196.28 and 358.88 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.59 : 1,196.28 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.59/1,196.28 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.59x = 1,196.28 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.59x = 429,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,314.99/797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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