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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.27, 1,198.83 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.27, 1,198.83 and 251.44 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.27 : 1,198.83 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.27/1,198.83 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.27x = 1,198.83 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.27x = 301,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,431.76/799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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