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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.29, 1,196.92 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.29, 1,196.92 and 381.60 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.29 : 1,196.92 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.29/1,196.92 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.29x = 1,196.92 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.29x = 456,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,743.20/798.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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