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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,199.63 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,199.63 and 251.80 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,199.63 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,199.63 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,199.63 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 302,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,066.83/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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