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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.29, 1,199.92 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.29, 1,199.92 and 383.60 is: 575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.29 : 1,199.92 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.29/1,199.92 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.29x = 1,199.92 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.29x = 460,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,289.31/800.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.15

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