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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.26, 1,199.52 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.26, 1,199.52 and 388.48 is: 582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.26 : 1,199.52 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.26/1,199.52 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.26x = 1,199.52 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.26x = 465,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,987.99/800.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.30

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