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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,198.50 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,198.50 and 387.80 is: 581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,198.50 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,198.50 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,198.50 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 464,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,778.30/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.79

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