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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,198.70 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,198.70 and 251.71 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,198.70 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,198.70 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,198.70 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 301,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,721.47/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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