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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.31, 1,195.73 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.31, 1,195.73 and 386.58 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.31 : 1,195.73 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.31/1,195.73 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.31x = 1,195.73 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.31x = 462,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,249.30/798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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