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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.45, 1,199.26 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.45, 1,199.26 and 286.33 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.45 : 1,199.26 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.45/1,199.26 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.45x = 1,199.26 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.45x = 343,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,382.68/799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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