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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,198.74 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,198.74 and 388.44 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,198.74 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,198.74 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,198.74 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 465,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,638.57/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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