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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.16, 1,198.89 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.16, 1,198.89 and 251.24 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.16 : 1,198.89 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.16/1,198.89 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.16x = 1,198.89 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.16x = 301,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,203.13/799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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