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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.14, 1,199.16 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.14, 1,199.16 and 388.38 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.14 : 1,199.16 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.14/1,199.16 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.14x = 1,199.16 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.14x = 465,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,729.76/799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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