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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.89, 1,198.39 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.89, 1,198.39 and 251.15 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.89 : 1,198.39 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.89/1,198.39 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.89x = 1,198.39 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.89x = 300,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,975.65/798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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