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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,196.70 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,196.70 and 386.98 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,196.70 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,196.70 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,196.70 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 463,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,098.97/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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