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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,198.34 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,198.34 and 251.04 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,198.34 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,198.34 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,198.34 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 300,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,833.64/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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