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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,198.49 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,198.49 and 388.42 is: 581.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,198.49 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,198.49 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,198.49 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 465,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,517.49/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.78

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