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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,198.14 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,198.14 and 387.81 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,198.14 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,198.14 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,198.14 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 464,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,650.67/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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