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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.23, 1,196.23 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.23, 1,196.23 and 386.75 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.23 : 1,196.23 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.23/1,196.23 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.23x = 1,196.23 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.23x = 462,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,641.95/798.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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