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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.60, 1,196.56 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.60, 1,196.56 and 387.64 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.60 : 1,196.56 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.60/1,196.56 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.60x = 1,196.56 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.60x = 463,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,834.52/798.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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