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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.25, 1,198.44 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.25, 1,198.44 and 388.37 is: 581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.25 : 1,198.44 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.25/1,198.44 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.25x = 1,198.44 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.25x = 465,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,432.15/800.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.61

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