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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.64, 1,197.36 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.64, 1,197.36 and 387.40 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.64 : 1,197.36 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.64/1,197.36 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.64x = 1,197.36 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.64x = 463,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,857.26/798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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