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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,197.87 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,197.87 and 251.08 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,197.87 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,197.87 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,197.87 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 300,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,761.20/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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