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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,195.88 and 386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,195.88 and 386.38 is: 579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,195.88 = 386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,195.88 = 386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,195.88 × 386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 462,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,064.11/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.29

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