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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.49, 1,196.48 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.49, 1,196.48 and 249.73 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.49 : 1,196.48 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.49/1,196.48 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.49x = 1,196.48 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.49x = 298,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,794.58/797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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