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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.49, 1,196.42 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.49, 1,196.42 and 249.62 is: 374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.49 : 1,196.42 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.49/1,196.42 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.49x = 1,196.42 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.49x = 298,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,650.36/797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.49

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