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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,199.39 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,199.39 and 286.65 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,199.39 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,199.39 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,199.39 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 343,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,803.71/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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