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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.47, 1,196.07 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.47, 1,196.07 and 249.50 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.47 : 1,196.07 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.47/1,196.07 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.47x = 1,196.07 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.47x = 298,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,422.92/797.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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