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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,199.34 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,199.34 and 251.70 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,199.34 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,199.34 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,199.34 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 301,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,873.88/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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