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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799, 1,198.70 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799, 1,198.70 and 286.04 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799 : 1,198.70 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799/1,198.70 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799x = 1,198.70 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799x = 342,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,876.15/799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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