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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.45, 1,196.40 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.45, 1,196.40 and 249.71 is: 374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.45 : 1,196.40 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.45/1,196.40 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.45x = 1,196.40 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.45x = 298,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,753.04/797.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.64

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