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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.59, 1,198.86 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.59, 1,198.86 and 388.50 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.59 : 1,198.86 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.59/1,198.86 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.59x = 1,198.86 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.59x = 465,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,757.11/799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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