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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,198.79 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,198.79 and 251.45 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,198.79 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,198.79 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,198.79 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 301,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,435.75/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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