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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.53, 1,196.29 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.53, 1,196.29 and 249.71 is: 374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.53 : 1,196.29 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.53/1,196.29 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.53x = 1,196.29 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.53x = 298,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,725.58/797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.56

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