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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.81, 1,199.83 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.81, 1,199.83 and 251.81 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.81 : 1,199.83 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.81/1,199.83 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.81x = 1,199.83 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.81x = 302,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,127.54/799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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