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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.63, 1,199.45 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.63, 1,199.45 and 251.77 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.63 : 1,199.45 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.63/1,199.45 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.63x = 1,199.45 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.63x = 301,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,985.53/799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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