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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,197.42 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,197.42 and 387.24 is: 581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,197.42 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,197.42 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,197.42 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 463,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,688.92/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.12

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