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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,199.95 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,199.95 and 389.86 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,199.95 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,199.95 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,199.95 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 467,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,812.51/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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