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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.45, 1,199.33 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.45, 1,199.33 and 388.78 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.45 : 1,199.33 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.45/1,199.33 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.45x = 1,199.33 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.45x = 466,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,275.52/799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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