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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,199.24 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,199.24 and 286.12 is: 429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,199.24 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,199.24 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,199.24 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 343,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,126.55/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.19

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