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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,101.88 and 588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,101.88 and 588.88 is: 811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,101.88 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,101.88 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,101.88 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 648,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,877.21/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.73

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