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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,198.76 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,198.76 and 251.50 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,198.76 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,198.76 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,198.76 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 301,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,488.14/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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