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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.00, 1,195.50 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.00, 1,195.50 and 249.18 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.00 : 1,195.50 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.00/1,195.50 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.00x = 1,195.50 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.00x = 297,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,896.00/797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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