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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,199.14 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,199.14 and 251.75 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,199.14 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,199.14 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,199.14 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 301,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,876.87/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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