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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.66, 1,199.55 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.66, 1,199.55 and 251.87 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.66 : 1,199.55 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.66/1,199.55 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.66x = 1,199.55 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.66x = 302,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,130.66/799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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