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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,195.66 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,195.66 and 249.27 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,195.66 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,195.66 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,195.66 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 298,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,042.17/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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