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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.59, 1,199.66 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.59, 1,199.66 and 251.85 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.59 : 1,199.66 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.59/1,199.66 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.59x = 1,199.66 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.59x = 302,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,133.11/799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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