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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.34, 1,199.02 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.34, 1,199.02 and 251.54 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.34 : 1,199.02 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.34/1,199.02 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.34x = 1,199.02 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.34x = 301,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,601.49/799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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