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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.86, 1,200 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.86, 1,200 and 252.06 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.86 : 1,200 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.86/1,200 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.86x = 1,200 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.86x = 302,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,472/799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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