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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,198.88 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,198.88 and 251.56 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,198.88 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,198.88 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,198.88 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 301,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,590.25/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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