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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.97, 1,197.75 and 388.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.97, 1,197.75 and 388.51 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.97 : 1,197.75 = 388.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.97/1,197.75 = 388.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.97x = 1,197.75 × 388.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.97x = 465,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,337.85/798.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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