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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.31, 1,196.29 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.31, 1,196.29 and 386.98 is: 579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.31 : 1,196.29 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.31/1,196.29 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.31x = 1,196.29 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.31x = 462,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,938.89/798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.90

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