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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.76, 1,198.23 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.76, 1,198.23 and 388.09 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.76 : 1,198.23 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.76/1,198.23 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.76x = 1,198.23 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.76x = 465,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,021.08/798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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