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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.24, 1,198.86 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.24, 1,198.86 and 388.42 is: 582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.24 : 1,198.86 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.24/1,198.86 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.24x = 1,198.86 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.24x = 465,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,661.20/799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.63

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