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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.49, 1,199.25 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.49, 1,199.25 and 252.14 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.49 : 1,199.25 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.49/1,199.25 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.49x = 1,199.25 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.49x = 302,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,372.90/799.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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