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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,197.41 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,197.41 and 387.54 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,197.41 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,197.41 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,197.41 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 464,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,042.33/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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