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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.85, 1,197.87 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.85, 1,197.87 and 251.02 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.85 : 1,197.87 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.85/1,197.87 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.85x = 1,197.87 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.85x = 300,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,689.33/798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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