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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.97, 1,196.25 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.97, 1,196.25 and 387.51 is: 580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.97 : 1,196.25 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.97/1,196.25 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.97x = 1,196.25 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.97x = 463,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,558.84/797.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.92

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