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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,197.73 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,197.73 and 387.75 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,197.73 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,197.73 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,197.73 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 464,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,419.81/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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