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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.23, 1,196 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.23, 1,196 and 249.39 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.23 : 1,196 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.23/1,196 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.23x = 1,196 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.23x = 298,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,270.44/797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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