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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,195.50 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,195.50 and 249.05 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,195.50 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,195.50 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,195.50 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 297,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,733.30/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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