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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,199.48 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,199.48 and 251.89 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,199.48 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,199.48 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,199.48 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 302,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,132.76/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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