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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.16, 1,195.56 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.16, 1,195.56 and 249.33 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.16 : 1,195.56 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.16/1,195.56 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.16x = 1,195.56 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.16x = 298,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,088.97/797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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