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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,199.19 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,199.19 and 388.87 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,199.19 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,199.19 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,199.19 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 466,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,329.02/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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