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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,199.60 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,199.60 and 251.92 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,199.60 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,199.60 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,199.60 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 302,203.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,203.23/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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