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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.61, 1,196.37 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.61, 1,196.37 and 385.50 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.61 : 1,196.37 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.61/1,196.37 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.61x = 1,196.37 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.61x = 461,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,196.71/797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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