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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,197.20 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,197.20 and 387.16 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,197.20 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,197.20 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,197.20 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 463,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,507.95/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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