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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,199.34 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,199.34 and 252.03 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,199.34 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,199.34 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,199.34 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 302,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,269.66/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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