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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.59, 1,194.98 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.59, 1,194.98 and 249.17 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.59 : 1,194.98 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.59/1,194.98 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.59x = 1,194.98 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.59x = 297,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,745.95/796.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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