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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.09, 1,198.63 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.09, 1,198.63 and 251.32 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.09 : 1,198.63 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.09/1,198.63 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.09x = 1,198.63 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.09x = 301,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,239.69/799.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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