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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.90, 1,198.40 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.90, 1,198.40 and 251.16 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.90 : 1,198.40 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.90/1,198.40 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.90x = 1,198.40 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.90x = 300,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,990.14/798.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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