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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,196.08 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,196.08 and 249.40 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,196.08 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,196.08 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,196.08 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 298,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,302.35/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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