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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.77, 1,197.72 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.77, 1,197.72 and 387.59 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.77 : 1,197.72 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.77/1,197.72 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.77x = 1,197.72 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.77x = 464,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,218.31/799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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