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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.99, 1,196.38 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.99, 1,196.38 and 386.82 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.99 : 1,196.38 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.99/1,196.38 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.99x = 1,196.38 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.99x = 462,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,782.74/797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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