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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.79, 1,198.24 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.79, 1,198.24 and 251.00 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.79 : 1,198.24 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.79/1,198.24 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.79x = 1,198.24 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.79x = 300,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,750.99/798.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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