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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,195.55 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,195.55 and 386.18 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,195.55 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,195.55 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,195.55 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 461,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,689.59/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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