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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,196.09 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,196.09 and 386.52 is: 579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,196.09 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,196.09 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,196.09 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 462,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,310.77/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.48

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