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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.40, 1,198.96 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.40, 1,198.96 and 251.64 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.40 : 1,198.96 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.40/1,198.96 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.40x = 1,198.96 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.40x = 301,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,706.29/799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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