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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.17, 1,195.52 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.17, 1,195.52 and 386.44 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.17 : 1,195.52 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.17/1,195.52 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.17x = 1,195.52 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.17x = 461,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,996.75/798.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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