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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,196.73 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,196.73 and 387.63 is: 581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,196.73 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,196.73 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,196.73 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 463,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,888.45/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.10

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