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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,196.70 and 387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,196.70 and 387.08 is: 580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,196.70 = 387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,196.70 = 387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,196.70 × 387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 463,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,218.64/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.11

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