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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,199.36 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,199.36 and 286.23 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,199.36 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,199.36 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,199.36 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 343,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,293.53/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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