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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,195.49 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,195.49 and 386.42 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,195.49 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,195.49 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,195.49 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 461,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,961.25/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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