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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,199.67 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,199.67 and 251.97 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,199.67 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,199.67 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,199.67 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 302,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,280.85/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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