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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,199.24 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,199.24 and 388.37 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,199.24 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,199.24 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,199.24 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 465,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,751.35/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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