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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.42, 1,196.31 and 249.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.42, 1,196.31 and 249.65 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.42 : 1,196.31 = 249.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.42/1,196.31 = 249.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.42x = 1,196.31 × 249.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.42x = 298,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,661.78/797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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