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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.95, 1,199.93 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.95, 1,199.93 and 252.18 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.95 : 1,199.93 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.95/1,199.93 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.95x = 1,199.93 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.95x = 302,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,592.38/799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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