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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.64, 1,198.86 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.64, 1,198.86 and 388.40 is: 582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.64 : 1,198.86 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.64/1,198.86 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.64x = 1,198.86 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.64x = 465,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,637.22/799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.31

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