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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,195.91 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,195.91 and 249.59 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,195.91 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,195.91 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,195.91 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 298,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,479.95/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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