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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.95, 1,198.59 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.95, 1,198.59 and 251.18 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.95 : 1,198.59 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.95/1,198.59 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.95x = 1,198.59 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.95x = 301,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,063.58/798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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