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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.25, 1,199.48 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.25, 1,199.48 and 388.62 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.25 : 1,199.48 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.25/1,199.48 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.25x = 1,199.48 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.25x = 466,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,139.97/799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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