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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.92, 1,198.92 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.92, 1,198.92 and 388.24 is: 582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.92 : 1,198.92 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.92/1,198.92 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.92x = 1,198.92 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.92x = 465,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,468.70/798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.62

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