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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,198.45 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,198.45 and 388.86 is: 582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,198.45 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,198.45 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,198.45 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 466,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,029.27/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.94

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