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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,196.73 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,196.73 and 387.09 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,196.73 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,196.73 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,196.73 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 463,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,242.22/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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