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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,198.98 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,198.98 and 251.49 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,198.98 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,198.98 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,198.98 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 301,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,531.48/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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