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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.84, 1,196.79 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.84, 1,196.79 and 387.24 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.84 : 1,196.79 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.84/1,196.79 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.84x = 1,196.79 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.84x = 463,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,444.96/797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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