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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,196.38 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,196.38 and 249.81 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,196.38 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,196.38 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,196.38 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 298,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,871.55/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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