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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.78, 1,196.78 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.78, 1,196.78 and 358.97 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.78 : 1,196.78 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.78/1,196.78 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.78x = 1,196.78 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.78x = 429,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,600.34/797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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