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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.21, 1,195.86 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.21, 1,195.86 and 249.55 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.21 : 1,195.86 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.21/1,195.86 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.21x = 1,195.86 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.21x = 298,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,424.81/797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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