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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,199.67 and 286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,199.67 and 286.75 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,199.67 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,199.67 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,199.67 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 344,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,005.37/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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