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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,199.52 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,199.52 and 389.68 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,199.52 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,199.52 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,199.52 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 467,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,428.95/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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