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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,197.36 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,197.36 and 387.06 is: 580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,197.36 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,197.36 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,197.36 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 463,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,450.16/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.76

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