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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.23, 1,199.23 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.23, 1,199.23 and 388.75 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.23 : 1,199.23 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.23/1,199.23 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.23x = 1,199.23 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.23x = 466,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,200.66/800.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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