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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.71, 1,198.15 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.71, 1,198.15 and 387.55 is: 581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.71 : 1,198.15 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.71/1,198.15 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.71x = 1,198.15 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.71x = 464,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,337.04/798.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.36

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