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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,198.82 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,198.82 and 251.60 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,198.82 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,198.82 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,198.82 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 301,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,617.75/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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