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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,197.03 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,197.03 and 387.11 is: 580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,197.03 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,197.03 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,197.03 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 463,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,382.28/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.64

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