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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.81, 1,197.05 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.81, 1,197.05 and 387.48 is: 580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.81 : 1,197.05 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.81/1,197.05 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.81x = 1,197.05 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.81x = 463,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,831.00/798.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.66

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