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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.37, 1,196.70 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.37, 1,196.70 and 386.94 is: 580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.37 : 1,196.70 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.37/1,196.70 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.37x = 1,196.70 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.37x = 463,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,051.10/798.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.00

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