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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,195.65 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,195.65 and 249.45 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,195.65 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,195.65 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,195.65 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 298,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,254.89/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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