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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,199.46 and 251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,199.46 and 251.65 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,199.46 = 251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,199.46 = 251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,199.46 × 251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 301,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,844.11/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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