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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,196.25 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,196.25 and 249.67 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,196.25 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,196.25 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,196.25 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 298,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,667.74/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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