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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,198.89 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,198.89 and 388.72 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,198.89 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,198.89 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,198.89 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 466,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,032.52/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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