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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.99, 1,198.53 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.99, 1,198.53 and 251.25 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.99 : 1,198.53 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.99/1,198.53 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.99x = 1,198.53 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.99x = 301,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,130.66/798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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