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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,198.92 and 251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,198.92 and 251.41 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,198.92 = 251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,198.92 = 251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,198.92 × 251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 301,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,414.48/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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