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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,197.32 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,197.32 and 387.58 is: 581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,197.32 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,197.32 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,197.32 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 464,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,057.29/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.27

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