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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,196.46 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,196.46 and 387.07 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,196.46 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,196.46 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,196.46 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 463,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,113.77/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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