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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,199.04 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,199.04 and 251.34 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,199.04 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,199.04 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,199.04 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 301,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,366.71/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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