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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.71, 1,199.65 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.71, 1,199.65 and 388.55 is: 582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.71 : 1,199.65 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.71/1,199.65 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.71x = 1,199.65 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.71x = 466,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,124.01/799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.87

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