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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.80, 1,199.82 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.80, 1,199.82 and 252 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.80 : 1,199.82 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.80/1,199.82 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.80x = 1,199.82 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.80x = 302,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,354.64/799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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