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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.04, 1,197.09 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.04, 1,197.09 and 388 is: 582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.04 : 1,197.09 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.04/1,197.09 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.04x = 1,197.09 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.04x = 464,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,470.92/798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.01

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