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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.94, 1,196.37 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.94, 1,196.37 and 386.73 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.94 : 1,196.37 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.94/1,196.37 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.94x = 1,196.37 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.94x = 462,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,672.17/797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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