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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.40, 1,196.25 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.40, 1,196.25 and 249.57 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.40 : 1,196.25 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.40/1,196.25 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.40x = 1,196.25 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.40x = 298,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,548.11/797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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