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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.95, 1,200.10 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.95, 1,200.10 and 252.12 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.95 : 1,200.10 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.95/1,200.10 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.95x = 1,200.10 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.95x = 302,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,569.21/799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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