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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.95, 1,196.20 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.95, 1,196.20 and 386.51 is: 579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.95 : 1,196.20 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.95/1,196.20 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.95x = 1,196.20 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.95x = 462,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,337.76/797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.41

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