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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.93, 1,196.46 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.93, 1,196.46 and 386.73 is: 579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.93 : 1,196.46 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.93/1,196.46 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.93x = 1,196.46 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.93x = 462,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,706.98/798.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.16

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