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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,198.36 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,198.36 and 387.35 is: 581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,198.36 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,198.36 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,198.36 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 464,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,183.73/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.10

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