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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.53, 1,196.37 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.53, 1,196.37 and 386.64 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.53 : 1,196.37 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.53/1,196.37 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.53x = 1,196.37 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.53x = 462,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,564.50/798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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