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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.63, 1,199.46 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.63, 1,199.46 and 251.86 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.63 : 1,199.46 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.63/1,199.46 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.63x = 1,199.46 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.63x = 302,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,094.77/799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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