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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.72, 1,195.72 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.72, 1,195.72 and 385.99 is: 578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.72 : 1,195.72 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.72/1,195.72 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.72x = 1,195.72 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.72x = 461,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,529.77/797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.56

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