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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.00, 1,196.76 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.00, 1,196.76 and 387.27 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.00 : 1,196.76 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.00/1,196.76 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.00x = 1,196.76 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.00x = 463,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,470.21/799.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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