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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.55, 1,198.90 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.55, 1,198.90 and 251.59 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.55 : 1,198.90 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.55/1,198.90 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.55x = 1,198.90 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.55x = 301,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,631.25/799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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