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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,199.41 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,199.41 and 388.63 is: 583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,199.41 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,199.41 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,199.41 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 466,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,127.24/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.27

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