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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.78, 1,199.53 and 388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.78, 1,199.53 and 388.81 is: 583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.78 : 1,199.53 = 388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.78/1,199.53 = 388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.78x = 1,199.53 × 388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.78x = 466,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,389.26/799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.15

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