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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.83, 1,198.26 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.83, 1,198.26 and 251.03 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.83 : 1,198.26 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.83/1,198.26 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.83x = 1,198.26 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.83x = 300,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,799.21/798.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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