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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,196.10 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,196.10 and 249.37 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,196.10 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,196.10 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,196.10 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 298,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,272.95/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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