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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,198.74 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,198.74 and 251.16 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,198.74 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,198.74 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,198.74 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 301,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,075.54/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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