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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,198.67 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,198.67 and 285.75 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,198.67 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,198.67 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,198.67 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 342,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,518.52/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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