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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,199.30 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,199.30 and 251.68 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,199.30 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,199.30 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,199.30 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 301,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,839.82/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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