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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,198.29 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,198.29 and 388.29 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,198.29 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,198.29 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,198.29 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 465,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,282.08/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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