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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.09, 1,195.63 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.09, 1,195.63 and 249.28 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.09 : 1,195.63 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.09/1,195.63 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.09x = 1,195.63 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.09x = 298,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,043.03/797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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