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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.61, 1,197.87 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.61, 1,197.87 and 386.50 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.61 : 1,197.87 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.61/1,197.87 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.61x = 1,197.87 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.61x = 462,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,976.76/798.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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