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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,198.73 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,198.73 and 251.30 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,198.73 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,198.73 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,198.73 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 301,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,244.47/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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