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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,196.38 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,196.38 and 249.54 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,196.38 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,196.38 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,196.38 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 298,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,544.67/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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