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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.77, 1,199.82 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.77, 1,199.82 and 251.97 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.77 : 1,199.82 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.77/1,199.82 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.77x = 1,199.82 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.77x = 302,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,318.65/799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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