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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.81, 1,198.14 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.81, 1,198.14 and 251.06 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.81 : 1,198.14 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.81/1,198.14 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.81x = 1,198.14 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.81x = 300,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,799.04/798.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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