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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,198.53 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,198.53 and 251.10 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,198.53 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,198.53 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,198.53 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 300,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,950.88/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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