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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.97, 1,199.96 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.97, 1,199.96 and 252.17 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.97 : 1,199.96 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.97/1,199.96 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.97x = 1,199.96 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.97x = 302,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,593.91/799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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